Tag: Home Buying

Posted on 04/25/2024

New construction home-buying process: The basics

The new construction home-buying process differs from the...

Construction

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Posted on 06/01/2023

Questions to Ask About a Potential New Home Location

Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a good fit. Here are some to begin with: How's...

Cost Of Living

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Posted on 08/04/2022

Your Pre-Home Search Checklist

Buying a house is a complicated financial and logistical process. The right preparation can make a huge difference in making the process go as smoothly as possible. Here is a list of the most important things to do before buying a home to help you prepare: Check Your Financials There are a few financials you should check on...

Checklist

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Posted on 07/28/2022

3 Ways to buy a house with bad credit

Your credit score matters to mortgage lenders, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to buy a house with bad credit. In addition to other loan options, there are other strategies for buying a home if your credit report is less than ideal. Here are some of the ways you can work toward buying a house with bad credit:...

Bad Credit

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Posted on 03/24/2022

The 4 Common Contingencies Every Homebuyer Should Know

In a home sale, there are many types of contingencies that might appear in the purchase contract. These special clauses provide ways for the buyer to back out of the sale if various conditions aren’t met. All contingencies are there to protect the buyer rather than the seller, but are usually up for negotiation depending on contract terms....

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Posted on 02/10/2022

The Pros and Cons of Skipping the Starter Home

For many prospective homebuyers, the thought of waiting for a forever home instead of a starter home can be tempting. After all, there are plenty of advantages to patience and careful saving until you can afford or find the house that’s perfect for you and your future plans. However, there are downsides to consider. Here we’ll go over...

Forever Home

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